US7426001B2 - LCD module connecting mechanism comprising an arm connected to a frame by inserting a hook of the arm through first and second through holes on a lateral surface of the frame - Google Patents
LCD module connecting mechanism comprising an arm connected to a frame by inserting a hook of the arm through first and second through holes on a lateral surface of the frame Download PDFInfo
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- the present invention relates to an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) module connecting mechanism, and in particular to an LCD module connecting mechanism for an electronic device securing the LCD module therein.
- LCD Liquid Crystal Display
- a main body and a display unit are provided with an LCD module therein, wherein the main body and the display unit are joined by a hinge.
- a notebook computer comprises a main body housing 1 and a display unit housing 2 .
- a fixed rod 5 is mounted on the main body housing 1 by the screws 6 .
- the LCD module 4 is mounted in the display unit housing 2 by inserting the screws 6 ′ through the display unit housing 2 , the arm 3 a and the protecting rod 4 a on a side of the LCD module 4 .
- a hinge 3 is provided to connect the arm 3 a and the fixed rod 5 such that the display unit and the main body are joined together.
- An object of the invention is to provide an LCD module connecting mechanism for an electronic device requiring less space, offers lower cost, and simplifies the assembly process.
- the LCD module connecting mechanism for an electronic device comprises an arm disposed in the electronic device and a frame disposed on a side of the LCD module.
- the arm has a first joining portion disposed on a side thereof.
- the frame has a second joining portion on a side thereof.
- the LCD module connects the electronic device by joining the first joining portion and the second joining portion.
- FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a conventional notebook computer
- FIG. 2A is a perspective diagram of the LCD module connecting mechanism in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 2B is a large view perspective diagram of the first joining portion A as shown in FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 2C is a large view perspective diagram of the second joining portion B as shown in FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the first embodiment in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the second embodiment in accordance with the present invention.
- the display unit 7 provided as the display device of the notebook computer, has an upper housing 71 and a lower housing 72 .
- the LCD module 8 is disposed in the center of the display unit 7 including an LCD panel 81 , a mold body 82 and a frame 83 .
- the LCD panel 81 is disposed in the center of the mold body 82 , wherein the mold body 82 is enclosed by the frame 83 .
- the arm 9 is fixed on the upper housing 71 or the lower housing 72 .
- the arm 9 is used to connect the display unit 7 and the main body of the notebook computer via a hinge (not shown).
- the display unit 7 pivots with respect to the main body of the notebook computer.
- FIG. 2A particularly, two first joining portions A are disposed on a side of the arm 9 and the corresponding second joining portions B are disposed on a side of the LCD module 8 .
- the LCD module 8 is secured in the display unit 7 by joining the first joining portion A and the second joining portion B.
- the first joining portion A has a depression 92 and a protrusive hook 91 opposite thereto.
- the hook 91 is C-shaped forming a slot 93 therein.
- two first joining portions A are provided on a side of the arm 9 .
- the second joining portion B has a first opening 831 and a second opening 832 disposed on the frame 83 , wherein the first opening 831 is larger than the second opening 832 such that the hook 91 can easily pass through and be joined via these openings.
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the first embodiment in accordance with the present invention.
- a channel 821 corresponding to the first opening 831 and the second opening 832 is disposed on a side of the mold body 82 .
- the channel 821 connects the first opening 831 and the second opening 832 such that the first joining portion A and the second joining portion B are joined by the hook 91 passing through the first opening 831 and the channel 821 with the tail of the hook. 91 located at the second opening 832 .
- the hook 91 is located in the first opening 831 , the channel 821 and the second opening 832 while joined. As the hook 91 is C-shaped and the tail thereof is substantially equal to the size of the second opening 832 , the LCD module 8 can be securely connected with the arm 9 by means of a hook.
- the arm 9 is fixed on the upper housing 71 or the lower housing 72 to connect the main body of the notebook computer via a hinge (not shown).
- the first joining portion A has a depression 92 and a protrusive hook 91 opposite to the depression 92 , wherein the hook 91 is C-shaped with a slot 93 therein.
- the frame 83 has a first opening 831 and a second opening 832 , wherein the first opening 831 is larger than the second opening 832 such that the hook 91 can easily pass through and be joined via these openings.
- the mold body 82 has a third opening 822 and a fourth opening 823 corresponding to the first opening 831 and the second opening 832 respectively.
- the channel 821 disposed in the mold body 82 connects the third opening 822 and the fourth opening 823 such that the openings 831 , 832 , 822 , 823 and the channel 821 are intercommunicated.
- first joining portion A and the second joining portion B are joined by passing the hook 91 through the openings 831 , 822 with the tail of the hook 9 located at the second and the fourth opening 823 , 832 .
- a part of the mold body 82 and the frame 83 are hooked within the slot 93 such that the LCD module 8 and the arm 9 are securely joined.
- hook 91 of the first joining portion A can also be disposed on the inner surface of the upper or lower housing 71 or 72 to join to the second joining portion B. Therefore, the LCD module 8 can be secured in the display unit 7 by the hook disposed on the inner surface of the upper or lower housing 71 or 72 without the arm 9 . Moreover, the hook 91 and the corresponding openings can be alternatively disposed on the LCD module 8 or the arm 9 as the mentioned first or second joining portion to join to each other such that the LCD module 8 and the arm 9 are securely connected.
- the present invention provides an LCD module connecting mechanism joining the LCD module 8 and the arm 9 such that the LCD module 8 is secured in the display unit 7 .
- the LCD module 8 and the arm 9 are securely connected by joining the hook 91 of the first joining portion A to the second joining portion B.
- the present invention not only simplifies the assembly process and reduces cost due to the absence of screws, but also reduces the size of the electronic device.
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